Wirreanda Public School was established in 1985. It is situated in Medowie, Port Stephens and is in the Hunter/Central Coast region of the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC). The school serves an expanding community encompassing residential and acreage properties. 'Wirreanda' is an Aboriginal name which when translated means, 'Place where wallabies live under tall trees'. The school is set in an attractive, natural environment and has the reputation for the provision of an inclusive, balanced quality educational curriculum in the key learning areas. At Wirreanda key aspects of the school include the arts, the environment, gifted and talented education, technology and welfare programs with an overall focus on literacy and numeracy. Wirreanda school emphasises excellence, equity, and the development of a sense of personal worth, mutual respect and responsibility. At the core of our beliefs is that the school must be a safe and happy environment to encourage and facilitate student learning and achievement. Wirreanda Public School students are enthusiastic learners who personify our motto “Growing in Harmony”.